Home / 220.10-303.76-126.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.76 and 126.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.76 and 126.88 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.76 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.76 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.76 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 38,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.07/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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.