Home / 306.59-423.23-265.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 423.23 and 265.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 423.23 and 265.07 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 423.23 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/423.23 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 423.23 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 112,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,185.31/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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.