Home / 291.88-437.67-127.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 437.67 and 127.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 437.67 and 127.30 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 437.67 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/437.67 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 437.67 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 55,715.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,715.39/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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.