Home / 472.32-651.81-262.49

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.81 and 262.49

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.81 and 262.49 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.81 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.81 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.81 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 171,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,090.35/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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.