Home / 206.19-284.45-159.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 284.45 and 159.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 284.45 and 159.48 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 284.45 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/284.45 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 284.45 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 45,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363.29/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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.