Home / 264.58-365.11-154.05

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 365.11 and 154.05

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 365.11 and 154.05 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 365.11 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/365.11 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 365.11 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 56,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245.20/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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.