Home / 340.94-511.31-158.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.31 and 158.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.31 and 158.15 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.31 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.31 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.31 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 80,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,865.35/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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.