Home / 363.14-545.01-241.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 545.01 and 241.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 545.01 and 241.03 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 545.01 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/545.01 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 545.01 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 131,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,363.76/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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.