Home / 268.27-402.06-231.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 402.06 and 231.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 402.06 and 231.71 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 402.06 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/402.06 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 402.06 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 93,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,160.18/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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.