Home / 265.94-367.02-147.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 367.02 and 147.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 367.02 and 147.92 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 367.02 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/367.02 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 367.02 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 54,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,289.78/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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.