Home / 273.32-410.03-128.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 410.03 and 128.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 410.03 and 128.96 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 410.03 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/410.03 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 410.03 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 52,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,877.47/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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.