Home / 211.17-316.64-113.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 316.64 and 113.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 316.64 and 113.78 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 316.64 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/316.64 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 316.64 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 36,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.52/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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.