Home / 256.14-353.64-158.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.64 and 158.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.64 and 158.01 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.64 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.64 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.64 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 55,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,878.66/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.