Home / 211.29-316.86-74.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.86 and 74.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.86 and 74.30 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.86 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.86 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.86 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 23,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541.25/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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.