Home / 272.85-376.65-162.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 376.65 and 162.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 376.65 and 162.33 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 376.65 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/376.65 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 376.65 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 61,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,141.59/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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.