Home / 337.36-465.08-262.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 465.08 and 262.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 465.08 and 262.43 is: 361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 465.08 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/465.08 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 465.08 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 122,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,052.76/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.79

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.