Home / 464.26-696.31-139.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 696.31 and 139.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 696.31 and 139.55 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 696.31 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/696.31 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 696.31 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 97,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,170.06/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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.