Home / 256.32-351.48-247.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 351.48 and 247.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 351.48 and 247.14 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 351.48 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/351.48 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 351.48 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 86,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,864.77/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.37) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.