Home / 206.76-285.32-119.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 285.32 and 119.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 285.32 and 119.40 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 285.32 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/285.32 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 285.32 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 34,066.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.61/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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.