Home / 189.64-261.68-131.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.68 and 131.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.68 and 131.44 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.68 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.68 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.68 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 34,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395.22/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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.