Home / 450.83-676.05-158.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.83, 676.05 and 158.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.83, 676.05 and 158.25 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.83 : 676.05 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.83/676.05 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.83x = 676.05 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.83x = 106,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,986.85/450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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.