Home / 220.03-303.27-154.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.27 and 154.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.27 and 154.42 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.27 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.27 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.27 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 46,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,829.44/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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.