Home / 201.91-278.59-128.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 278.59 and 128.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 278.59 and 128.20 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 278.59 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/278.59 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 278.59 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 35,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714.60/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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.