Home / 264.23-396.35-119.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.23, 396.35 and 119.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.23, 396.35 and 119.96 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.23 : 396.35 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.23/396.35 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.23x = 396.35 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.23x = 47,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546.15/264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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.