Home / 205.76-283.80-135.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.80 and 135.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.80 and 135.70 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.80 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.80 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.80 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 38,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511.66/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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.