Home / 205.74-283.77-173.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 283.77 and 173.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 283.77 and 173.07 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 283.77 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/283.77 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 283.77 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 49,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,112.07/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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.