Home / 192.66-265.63-140.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 265.63 and 140.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 265.63 and 140.16 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 265.63 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/265.63 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 265.63 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 37,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231.61/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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.