Home / 445.74-668.70-157.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.70 and 157.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.70 and 157.14 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.70 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.70 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.70 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 105,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,079.52/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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.