Home / 363.44-545.16-147.17

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 545.16 and 147.17

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 545.16 and 147.17 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 545.16 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/545.16 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 545.16 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 80,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,233.79/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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.