Home / 140.71-193.79-137.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 193.79 and 137.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 193.79 and 137.69 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 193.79 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/193.79 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 193.79 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 26,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682.95/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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.