Home / 256.77-354.17-168.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 354.17 and 168.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 354.17 and 168.08 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 354.17 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/354.17 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 354.17 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 59,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527.54/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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.