Home / 344-516.08-247.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 516.08 and 247.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 516.08 and 247.64 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 516.08 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/516.08 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 516.08 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 127,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,802.05/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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.