Home / 205.71-283.86-118.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.86 and 118.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.86 and 118.41 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.86 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.86 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.86 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 33,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,611.86/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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.