Home / 280.06-419.46-142.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 419.46 and 142.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 419.46 and 142.81 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 419.46 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/419.46 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 419.46 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 59,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,903.08/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.