Home / 256.92-354.36-158.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 354.36 and 158.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 354.36 and 158.72 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 354.36 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/354.36 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 354.36 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 56,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244.02/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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.