Home / 226.22-311.96-203.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 311.96 and 203.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 311.96 and 203.26 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 311.96 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/311.96 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 311.96 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 63,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,408.99/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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.