Home / 261.70-392.80-179.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 392.80 and 179.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 392.80 and 179.18 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 392.80 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/392.80 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 392.80 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 70,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,381.90/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.