Home / 252.23-377.96-213.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 377.96 and 213.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 377.96 and 213.80 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 377.96 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/377.96 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 377.96 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 80,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,804.89/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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.