Home / 140.56-193.58-135.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 193.58 and 135.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 193.58 and 135.56 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 193.58 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/193.58 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 193.58 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 26,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241.70/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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.