Home / 197.74-272.16-151.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 272.16 and 151.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 272.16 and 151.03 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 272.16 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/272.16 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 272.16 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 41,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104.32/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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.