Home / 354.09-488.19-254.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 488.19 and 254.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 488.19 and 254.46 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 488.19 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/488.19 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 488.19 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 124,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,224.83/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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.