Home / 256.70-354.22-146.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 354.22 and 146.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 354.22 and 146.16 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 354.22 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/354.22 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 354.22 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 51,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772.80/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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.