Home / 275.89-380.71-151.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 380.71 and 151.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 380.71 and 151.55 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 380.71 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/380.71 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 380.71 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 57,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695.08/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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.