Home / 194.23-268.10-191.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 268.10 and 191.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 268.10 and 191.80 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 268.10 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/268.10 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 268.10 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 51,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,421.58/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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.