Home / 349.03-481.44-265.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 481.44 and 265.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 481.44 and 265.96 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 481.44 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/481.44 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 481.44 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 128,043.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,043.78/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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.