Home / 275.92-380.67-159.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 380.67 and 159.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 380.67 and 159.46 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 380.67 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/380.67 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 380.67 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 60,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,701.64/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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.