Home / 209.49-314.12-128.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 314.12 and 128.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 314.12 and 128.25 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 314.12 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/314.12 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 314.12 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 40,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285.25/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.