Home / 257.13-354.83-152.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 354.83 and 152.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 354.83 and 152.24 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 354.83 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/354.83 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 354.83 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 54,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,016.78/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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.