Home / 211.32-317.07-89.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.07 and 89.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.07 and 89.55 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.07 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.07 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.07 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 28,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393.62/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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.