Home / 254.39-350.97-154.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 350.97 and 154.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 350.97 and 154.81 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 350.97 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/350.97 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 350.97 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 54,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331.91/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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.