Home / 211.29-316.91-119.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.91 and 119.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.91 and 119.98 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.91 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.91 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.91 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 38,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023.56/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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.