Home / 426.13-588.32-276.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 588.32 and 276.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 588.32 and 276.88 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 588.32 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/588.32 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 588.32 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 162,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,894.04/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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.