Home / 205.41-283.51-127.83

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 283.51 and 127.83

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 283.51 and 127.83 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 283.51 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/283.51 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 283.51 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 36,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.70/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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.