Home / 255.02-382.19-186.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 382.19 and 186.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 382.19 and 186.64 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 382.19 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/382.19 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 382.19 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 71,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,330.05/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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.