Home / 211.08-316.24-193.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.24 and 193.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.24 and 193.28 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.24 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.24 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.24 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 61,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,122.87/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.