Home / 365.97-505.11-271.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 505.11 and 271.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 505.11 and 271.74 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 505.11 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/505.11 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 505.11 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 137,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,258.59/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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.