Home / 205.23-283.22-111.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 283.22 and 111.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 283.22 and 111.98 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 283.22 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/283.22 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 283.22 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 31,715.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,715.86/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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.