Home / 247.77-371.71-74.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 371.71 and 74.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 371.71 and 74.44 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 371.71 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/371.71 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 371.71 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 27,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670.09/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.