Home / 272.14-373.32-268.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 373.32 and 268.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 373.32 and 268.50 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 373.32 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/373.32 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 373.32 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 100,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,236.42/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.37) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.