Home / 327.92-452.17-254.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 452.17 and 254.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 452.17 and 254.08 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 452.17 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/452.17 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 452.17 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 114,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,887.35/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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.