Home / 301.59-452.12-147.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 452.12 and 147.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 452.12 and 147.56 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 452.12 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/452.12 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 452.12 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 66,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,711.83/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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.