Home / 291.64-403.24-255.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 403.24 and 255.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 403.24 and 255.20 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 403.24 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/403.24 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 403.24 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 102,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,906.85/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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.