Home / 255.84-383.54-194.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.54 and 194.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.54 and 194.82 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.54 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.54 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.54 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 74,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,720.29/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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.