Home / 270-402.89-245.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 402.89 and 245.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 402.89 and 245.76 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 402.89 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/402.89 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 402.89 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 99,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,014.25/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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.