Home / 211.93-292.44-197.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 292.44 and 197.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 292.44 and 197.23 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 292.44 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/292.44 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 292.44 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 57,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,677.94/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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.