Home / 256-383.74-93.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 383.74 and 93.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 383.74 and 93.56 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 383.74 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/383.74 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 383.74 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 35,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,902.71/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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.