Home / 268.48-370.31-198.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.31 and 198.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.31 and 198.54 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.31 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.31 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.31 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 73,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,520.67/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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.