Home / 337.19-465.14-249.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 465.14 and 249.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 465.14 and 249.71 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 465.14 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/465.14 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 465.14 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 116,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,148.86/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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.