Home / 263.33-363.56-204.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 363.56 and 204.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 363.56 and 204.21 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 363.56 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/363.56 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 363.56 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 74,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,242.59/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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.