Home / 197.52-272.34-145.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.34 and 145.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.34 and 145.68 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.34 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.34 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.34 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 39,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,674.49/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.