Home / 266.21-367.69-192.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 367.69 and 192.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 367.69 and 192.41 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 367.69 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/367.69 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 367.69 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 70,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,745.39/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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.