Home / 211.68-317.76-142.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.76 and 142.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.76 and 142.32 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.76 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.76 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.76 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 45,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,223.60/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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.