Home / 234.23-323.19-139.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 323.19 and 139.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 323.19 and 139.69 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 323.19 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/323.19 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 323.19 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 45,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145.14/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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.