Home / 365.84-549-183.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.84, 549 and 183.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.84, 549 and 183.44 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.84 : 549 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.84/549 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.84x = 549 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.84x = 100,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,708.56/365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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.