Home / 200.87-277.09-195.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 277.09 and 195.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 277.09 and 195.22 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 277.09 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/277.09 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 277.09 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 54,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092.33/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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.