Home / 273.11-377.05-209.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 377.05 and 209.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 377.05 and 209.98 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 377.05 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/377.05 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 377.05 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 79,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,170.02/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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.