Home / 211.64-317.45-108.87

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.45 and 108.87

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.45 and 108.87 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.45 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.45 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.45 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 34,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559.45/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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.