Home / 220.41-304.23-127.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 304.23 and 127.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 304.23 and 127.22 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 304.23 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/304.23 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 304.23 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 38,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702.62/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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.