Home / 256.74-354.26-146.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 354.26 and 146.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 354.26 and 146.19 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 354.26 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/354.26 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 354.26 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 51,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,789.27/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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.