Home / 376.26-519.50-236.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 519.50 and 236.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 519.50 and 236.54 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 519.50 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/519.50 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 519.50 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 122,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,882.53/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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.