Home / 256.93-385.32-135.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 385.32 and 135.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 385.32 and 135.13 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 385.32 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/385.32 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 385.32 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 52,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068.29/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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.