Home / 202.23-278.64-153.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 278.64 and 153.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 278.64 and 153.09 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 278.64 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/278.64 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 278.64 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 42,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657.00/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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.