Home / 201.84-278.68-131.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.68 and 131.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.68 and 131.93 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.68 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.68 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.68 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 36,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,766.25/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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.