Home / 272.55-376.51-189.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.55, 376.51 and 189.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.55, 376.51 and 189.63 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.55 : 376.51 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.55/376.51 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.55x = 376.51 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.55x = 71,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,397.59/272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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.