Home / 275.64-380.49-185.94

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 380.49 and 185.94

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 380.49 and 185.94 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 380.49 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/380.49 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 380.49 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 70,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,748.31/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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.