Home / 302.45-418.30-269.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 418.30 and 269.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 418.30 and 269.64 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 418.30 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/418.30 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 418.30 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 112,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,789.74/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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.