Home / 202.49-279.48-132.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 279.48 and 132.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 279.48 and 132.63 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 279.48 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/279.48 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 279.48 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 37,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067.43/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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.