Home / 200.23-276.28-117.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 276.28 and 117.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 276.28 and 117.32 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 276.28 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/276.28 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 276.28 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 32,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411.49/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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.