Home / 270.86-373.91-254.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 373.91 and 254.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 373.91 and 254.66 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 373.91 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/373.91 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 373.91 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 95,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,216.78/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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.