Home / 350.24-524.41-268.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 524.41 and 268.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 524.41 and 268.70 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 524.41 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/524.41 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 524.41 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 140,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,909.61/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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.