Home / 254.94-381.90-233.94

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 381.90 and 233.94

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 381.90 and 233.94 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 381.90 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/381.90 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 381.90 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 89,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,341.69/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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.