Home / 273.34-377.16-156.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 377.16 and 156.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 377.16 and 156.88 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 377.16 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/377.16 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 377.16 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 59,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,166.98/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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.