Home / 342.70-513.48-159.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.70, 513.48 and 159.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.70, 513.48 and 159.98 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.70 : 513.48 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.70/513.48 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.70x = 513.48 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.70x = 82,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,145.29/342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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.