Home / 361.92-542.88-145.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.88 and 145.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.88 and 145.52 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.88 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.88 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.88 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 78,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,999.90/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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.