Home / 336.76-464.61-271.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 464.61 and 271.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 464.61 and 271.42 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 464.61 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/464.61 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 464.61 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 126,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,104.45/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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.