Home / 197.71-272.96-127.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 272.96 and 127.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 272.96 and 127.79 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 272.96 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/272.96 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 272.96 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 34,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880.92/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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.