Home / 255.88-383.96-169

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 383.96 and 169

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 383.96 and 169 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 383.96 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/383.96 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 383.96 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 64,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889.24/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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.