Home / 270.82-373.74-154.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 373.74 and 154.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 373.74 and 154.36 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 373.74 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/373.74 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 373.74 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 57,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,690.51/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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.