Home / 201.41-277.98-139.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 277.98 and 139.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 277.98 and 139.28 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 277.98 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/277.98 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 277.98 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 38,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716.36/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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.