Home / 256.62-354.16-140.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 354.16 and 140.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 354.16 and 140.20 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 354.16 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/354.16 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 354.16 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 49,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653.23/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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.