Home / 256.63-354.44-187.00

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.63, 354.44 and 187.00

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.63, 354.44 and 187.00 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.63 : 354.44 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.63/354.44 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.63x = 354.44 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.63x = 66,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,279.63/256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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.