Home / 350.62-482.79-252.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 482.79 and 252.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 482.79 and 252.19 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 482.79 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/482.79 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 482.79 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 121,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,754.81/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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.