Home / 267.98-401.96-105.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.96 and 105.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.96 and 105.64 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.96 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.96 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.96 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 42,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462.31/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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.