Home / 200.91-277.20-113.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 277.20 and 113.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 277.20 and 113.58 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 277.20 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/277.20 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 277.20 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 31,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,484.38/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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.