Home / 140.64-193.84-96.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 193.84 and 96.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 193.84 and 96.92 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 193.84 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/193.84 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 193.84 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 18,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.97/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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.