Home / 440.27-607.35-272.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.27, 607.35 and 272.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.27, 607.35 and 272.27 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.27 : 607.35 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.27/607.35 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.27x = 607.35 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.27x = 165,364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,364.70/440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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.