Home / 362.05-542.59-263.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 542.59 and 263.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 542.59 and 263.55 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 542.59 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/542.59 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 542.59 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 142,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,999.59/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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.