Home / 269.87-372.41-159.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 372.41 and 159.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 372.41 and 159.32 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 372.41 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/372.41 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 372.41 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 59,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,329.70/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.