Home / 194.91-268.96-112.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 268.96 and 112.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 268.96 and 112.01 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 268.96 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/268.96 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 268.96 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 30,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126.21/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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.