Home / 220.70-304.34-133.35

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 304.34 and 133.35

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 304.34 and 133.35 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 304.34 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/304.34 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 304.34 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 40,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,583.07/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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.