Home / 205-283.14-135.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 283.14 and 135.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 283.14 and 135.88 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 283.14 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/283.14 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 283.14 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 38,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473.06/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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.