Home / 211.12-316.64-170.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.64 and 170.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.64 and 170.78 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.64 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.64 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.64 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 54,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,074.62/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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.