Home / 251.22-346.58-185.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.58 and 185.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.58 and 185.88 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.58 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.58 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.58 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 64,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422.29/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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.