Home / 277.67-383.22-190.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 383.22 and 190.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 383.22 and 190.32 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 383.22 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/383.22 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 383.22 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 72,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,934.43/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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.