Home / 283.77-426.33-244.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 426.33 and 244.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 426.33 and 244.89 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 426.33 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/426.33 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 426.33 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 104,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,403.95/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.