Home / 194.14-267.63-172.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 267.63 and 172.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 267.63 and 172.30 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 267.63 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/267.63 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 267.63 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 46,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112.65/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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.