Home / 200.67-277.40-142.95

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 277.40 and 142.95

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 277.40 and 142.95 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 277.40 = 142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/277.40 = 142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 277.40 × 142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 39,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.62/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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.