Home / 228.81-342.59-147.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 342.59 and 147.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 342.59 and 147.41 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 342.59 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/342.59 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 342.59 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 50,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,498.74/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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.