Home / 364.17-502.75-246.77

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 502.75 and 246.77

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 502.75 and 246.77 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 502.75 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/502.75 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 502.75 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 124,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,061.44/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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.