Home / 256.88-385.31-64.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.31 and 64.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.31 and 64.50 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.31 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.31 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.31 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 24,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852.66/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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.