Home / 265.63-398.72-188.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.63, 398.72 and 188.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.63, 398.72 and 188.68 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.63 : 398.72 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.63/398.72 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.63x = 398.72 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.63x = 75,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,230.49/265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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.