Home / 272.09-375.32-253.86

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.32 and 253.86

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.32 and 253.86 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.32 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.32 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.32 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 95,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,278.65/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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.