Home / 406.26-607.95-252.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 607.95 and 252.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 607.95 and 252.06 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 607.95 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/607.95 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 607.95 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 153,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,239.88/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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.