Home / 215.28-322.92-146.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.92 and 146.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.92 and 146.82 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.92 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.92 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.92 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 47,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411.11/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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.