Home / 272.67-408.80-195.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 408.80 and 195.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 408.80 and 195.62 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 408.80 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/408.80 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 408.80 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 79,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,969.46/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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.