Home / 205.97-308.46-133.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 308.46 and 133.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 308.46 and 133.43 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 308.46 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/308.46 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 308.46 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 41,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157.82/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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.