Home / 207-285.10-192.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.10 and 192.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.10 and 192.64 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.10 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.10 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.10 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 54,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,921.66/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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.