Home / 361.10-497.96-272.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 497.96 and 272.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 497.96 and 272.80 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 497.96 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/497.96 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 497.96 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 135,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,843.49/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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.