Home / 252.84-379.26-90.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379.26 and 90.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379.26 and 90.51 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379.26 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379.26 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379.26 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 34,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326.82/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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.