Home / 205.16-283.06-127.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 283.06 and 127.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 283.06 and 127.52 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 283.06 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/283.06 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 283.06 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 36,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095.81/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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.