Home / 281.73-388.42-267.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 388.42 and 267.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 388.42 and 267.15 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 388.42 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/388.42 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 388.42 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 103,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,765.76/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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.