Home / 205.58-307.98-171.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 307.98 and 171.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 307.98 and 171.56 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 307.98 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/307.98 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 307.98 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 52,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,835.51/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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.