Home / 354.76-531.58-269

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 531.58 and 269

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 531.58 and 269 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 531.58 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/531.58 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 531.58 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 142,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,995.02/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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.