Home / 382.14-527.43-270.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 527.43 and 270.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 527.43 and 270.30 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 527.43 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/527.43 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 527.43 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 142,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,564.33/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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.