Home / 194.32-267.88-135.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 267.88 and 135.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 267.88 and 135.92 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 267.88 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/267.88 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 267.88 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 36,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,410.25/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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.