Home / 252.82-379.28-90.49

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 379.28 and 90.49

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 379.28 and 90.49 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 379.28 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/379.28 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 379.28 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 34,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322.10/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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.