Home / 357.21-535.68-162.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 535.68 and 162.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 535.68 and 162.14 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 535.68 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/535.68 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 535.68 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 86,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,852.48/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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.