Home / 194.45-268.22-120.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 268.22 and 120.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 268.22 and 120.71 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 268.22 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/268.22 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 268.22 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 32,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.89/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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.