Home / 268-401.82-123.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.82 and 123.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.82 and 123.64 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.82 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.82 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.82 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 49,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.02/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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.