Home / 263.38-363.32-152.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 363.32 and 152.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 363.32 and 152.84 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 363.32 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/363.32 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 363.32 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 55,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,529.97/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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.