Home / 364.98-547.14-182.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.14 and 182.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.14 and 182.28 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.14 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.14 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.14 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 99,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,732.68/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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.