Home / 364.65-503.21-254.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 503.21 and 254.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 503.21 and 254.34 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 503.21 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/503.21 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 503.21 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 127,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,986.43/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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.