Home / 235.62-352.71-171.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 352.71 and 171.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 352.71 and 171.54 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 352.71 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/352.71 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 352.71 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 60,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,503.87/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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.