Home / 340.32-509.04-268.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 509.04 and 268.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 509.04 and 268.32 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 509.04 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/509.04 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 509.04 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 136,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,585.61/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.