Home / 205.49-308.28-136.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 308.28 and 136.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 308.28 and 136.84 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 308.28 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/308.28 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 308.28 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 42,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,183.92/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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.