Home / 205.26-307.94-68.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.94 and 68.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.94 and 68.32 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.94 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.94 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.94 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 21,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038.46/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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.