Home / 205.43-283.10-174.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 283.10 and 174.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 283.10 and 174.24 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 283.10 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/283.10 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 283.10 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 49,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326.47/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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.