Home / 274.07-377.96-180.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 377.96 and 180.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 377.96 and 180.78 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 377.96 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/377.96 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 377.96 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 68,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,326.70/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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.