Home / 207.94-286.83-145.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 286.83 and 145.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 286.83 and 145.68 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 286.83 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/286.83 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 286.83 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 41,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.39/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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.