Home / 228.20-314.84-143.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 314.84 and 143.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 314.84 and 143.02 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 314.84 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/314.84 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 314.84 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 45,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,028.42/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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.