Home / 265.16-396.99-143.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 396.99 and 143.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 396.99 and 143.52 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 396.99 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/396.99 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 396.99 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 56,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,976.00/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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.