Home / 252.08-377.10-218.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 377.10 and 218.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 377.10 and 218.21 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 377.10 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/377.10 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 377.10 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 82,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,287.93/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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.