Home / 272.08-407.42-180.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 407.42 and 180.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 407.42 and 180.64 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 407.42 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/407.42 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 407.42 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 73,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,596.35/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.