Home / 280.47-386.99-191.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 386.99 and 191.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 386.99 and 191.97 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 386.99 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/386.99 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 386.99 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 74,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,289.51/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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.