Home / 308.87-463.02-135.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.87, 463.02 and 135.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.87, 463.02 and 135.40 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.87 : 463.02 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.87/463.02 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.87x = 463.02 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.87x = 62,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,693.90/308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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.