Home / 267.47-368.95-193.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 368.95 and 193.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 368.95 and 193.96 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 368.95 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/368.95 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 368.95 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 71,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,561.54/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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.