Home / 252.97-348.55-235.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 348.55 and 235.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 348.55 and 235.64 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 348.55 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/348.55 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 348.55 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 82,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,132.60/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.