Home / 220.59-304.38-127.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 304.38 and 127.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 304.38 and 127.29 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 304.38 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/304.38 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 304.38 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 38,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,744.53/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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.