Home / 287.49-396.98-194.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 396.98 and 194.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 396.98 and 194.24 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 396.98 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/396.98 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 396.98 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 77,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,109.42/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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.