Home / 200.14-276.20-112.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 276.20 and 112.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 276.20 and 112.81 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 276.20 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/276.20 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 276.20 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 31,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,158.12/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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.