Home / 286.49-427.65-251.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 427.65 and 251.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 427.65 and 251.89 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 427.65 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/427.65 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 427.65 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 107,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,719.69/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.