Home / 206.02-283.64-180.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 283.64 and 180.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 283.64 and 180.14 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 283.64 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/283.64 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 283.64 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 51,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,094.91/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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.