Home / 131.80-197.46-95.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 197.46 and 95.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 197.46 and 95.64 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 197.46 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/197.46 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 197.46 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 18,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,885.07/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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.