Home / 252.64-379.10-90.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 379.10 and 90.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 379.10 and 90.44 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 379.10 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/379.10 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 379.10 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 34,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.80/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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.