Home / 364.86-546.89-148.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 546.89 and 148.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 546.89 and 148.32 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 546.89 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/546.89 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 546.89 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 81,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,113.98/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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.