Home / 205.20-283.05-139.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 283.05 and 139.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 283.05 and 139.71 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 283.05 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/283.05 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 283.05 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 39,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,544.92/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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.