Home / 411.71-568.32-254.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 568.32 and 254.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 568.32 and 254.37 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 568.32 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/568.32 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 568.32 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 144,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,562.29/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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.