Home / 205.12-307.41-112.57

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.41 and 112.57

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.41 and 112.57 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.41 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.41 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.41 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 34,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,604.80/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.