Home / 194.98-268.79-139.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.98, 268.79 and 139.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.98, 268.79 and 139.62 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.98 : 268.79 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.98/268.79 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.98x = 268.79 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.98x = 37,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529.13/194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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.