Home / 349.83-524.48-167.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 524.48 and 167.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 524.48 and 167.09 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 524.48 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/524.48 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 524.48 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 87,631.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,631.91/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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.