Home / 281.76-388.69-188.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 388.69 and 188.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 388.69 and 188.52 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 388.69 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/388.69 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 388.69 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 73,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,276.83/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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.