Home / 352-485.76-204.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.76 and 204.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.76 and 204.64 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.76 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.76 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.76 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 99,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,405.93/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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.