Home / 270.28-373.62-241

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 373.62 and 241

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 373.62 and 241 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 373.62 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/373.62 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 373.62 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 90,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,042.42/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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.