Home / 140.23-193.44-109.10

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 193.44 and 109.10

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 193.44 and 109.10 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 193.44 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/193.44 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 193.44 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 21,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.30/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.