Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 390.24 and 184
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 260.16, 390.24 and 184 is: 276
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260.16 : 390.24 = 184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260.16/390.24 = 184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260.16x = 390.24 × 184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260.16x = 71,804.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,804.16/260.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.12 and 92
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 520.32, 780.48 and 368
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.74 and 185
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 390.24, 585.36 and 276
1.5x scale
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.