Home / 364.32-502.14-263.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 502.14 and 263.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 502.14 and 263.46 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 502.14 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/502.14 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 502.14 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 132,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,293.80/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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.