Home / 320.16-441.42-267.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 441.42 and 267.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 441.42 and 267.90 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 441.42 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/441.42 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 441.42 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 118,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,256.42/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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.