Home / 250.12-374.88-219.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 374.88 and 219.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 374.88 and 219.52 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 374.88 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/374.88 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 374.88 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 82,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,293.66/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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.