Home / 254.58-351.32-138.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 351.32 and 138.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 351.32 and 138.14 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 351.32 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/351.32 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 351.32 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 48,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531.39/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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.