Home / 350.03-524.99-167.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 524.99 and 167.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 524.99 and 167.55 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 524.99 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/524.99 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 524.99 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 87,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,962.49/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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.