Home / 206.34-284.63-144.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 284.63 and 144.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 284.63 and 144.22 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 284.63 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/284.63 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 284.63 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 41,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049.34/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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.