Home / 200.46-276.78-142.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 276.78 and 142.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 276.78 and 142.32 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 276.78 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/276.78 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 276.78 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 39,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391.33/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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.