Home / 200.98-277.16-138.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 277.16 and 138.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 277.16 and 138.70 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 277.16 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/277.16 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 277.16 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 38,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.09/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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.