Home / 201.73-278.35-118.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 278.35 and 118.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 278.35 and 118.84 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 278.35 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/278.35 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 278.35 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 33,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,079.11/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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.