Home / 206.40-284.64-190.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.64 and 190.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.64 and 190.74 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.64 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.64 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.64 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 54,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,292.23/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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.