Home / 256.69-385.05-92.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 385.05 and 92.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 385.05 and 92.19 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 385.05 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/385.05 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 385.05 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 35,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497.76/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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.