Home / 380.10-524.48-262.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 524.48 and 262.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 524.48 and 262.11 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 524.48 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/524.48 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 524.48 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 137,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,469.49/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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.