Home / 205.72-283.82-122.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.82 and 122.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.82 and 122.80 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.82 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.82 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.82 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 34,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,853.10/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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.