Home / 205.16-282.76-188.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 282.76 and 188.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 282.76 and 188.40 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 282.76 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/282.76 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 282.76 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 53,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,271.98/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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.