Home / 388.20-535.14-256.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 535.14 and 256.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 535.14 and 256.98 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 535.14 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/535.14 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 535.14 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 137,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,520.28/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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.