Home / 425.52-586.94-268.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 586.94 and 268.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 586.94 and 268.16 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 586.94 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/586.94 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 586.94 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 157,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,389.55/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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.