Home / 135.93-203.88-97.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 203.88 and 97.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 203.88 and 97.32 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 203.88 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/203.88 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 203.88 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 19,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,841.58/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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.