Home / 335.27-462.51-242.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.51 and 242.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.51 and 242.26 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.51 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.51 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.51 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 112,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,046.52/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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.