Home / 266.28-397.55-225.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 397.55 and 225.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 397.55 and 225.27 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 397.55 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/397.55 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 397.55 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 89,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,554.96/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.