Home / 301.73-451.52-186.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 451.52 and 186.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 451.52 and 186.20 is: 278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 451.52 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/451.52 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 451.52 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 84,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,069.84/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.63

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.