Home / 254.67-351.18-156.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 351.18 and 156.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 351.18 and 156.39 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 351.18 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/351.18 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 351.18 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 54,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,921.04/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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.