Home / 291.23-436.82-169.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.23, 436.82 and 169.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.23, 436.82 and 169.42 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.23 : 436.82 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.23/436.82 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.23x = 436.82 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.23x = 74,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003.86/291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.