Home / 276.96-381.84-203.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 381.84 and 203.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 381.84 and 203.24 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 381.84 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/381.84 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 381.84 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 77,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,605.16/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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.