Home / 205.88-284.33-140.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 284.33 and 140.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 284.33 and 140.27 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 284.33 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/284.33 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 284.33 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 39,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,881.90/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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.