Home / 354.33-531.47-148.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 531.47 and 148.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 531.47 and 148.89 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 531.47 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/531.47 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 531.47 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 79,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129.82/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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.