Home / 221.58-305.64-185.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.64 and 185.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.64 and 185.22 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.64 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.64 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.64 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 56,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610.64/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.