Home / 194.54-268.18-159.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 268.18 and 159.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 268.18 and 159.51 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 268.18 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/268.18 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 268.18 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 42,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778.00/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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.