Home / 211.08-316.32-185.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.32 and 185.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.32 and 185.34 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.32 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.32 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.32 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 58,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,626.75/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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.