Home / 268.84-370.92-165.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 370.92 and 165.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 370.92 and 165.34 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 370.92 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/370.92 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 370.92 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 61,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,327.91/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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.