Home / 185.88-256.41-141.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.41 and 141.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.41 and 141.63 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.41 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.41 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.41 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 36,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315.35/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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.