Home / 266.39-367.67-211.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.39, 367.67 and 211.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.39, 367.67 and 211.55 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.39 : 367.67 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.39/367.67 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.39x = 367.67 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.39x = 77,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,779.86/266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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.