Home / 264.72-396.54-218.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 396.54 and 218.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 396.54 and 218.64 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 396.54 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/396.54 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 396.54 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 86,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,699.51/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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.