Home / 252.86-379.40-131.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.40 and 131.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.40 and 131.04 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.40 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.40 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.40 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 49,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,715.92/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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.