Home / 273.84-377.92-175.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 377.92 and 175.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 377.92 and 175.88 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 377.92 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/377.92 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 377.92 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 66,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,468.57/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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.