Home / 228.84-315.54-182.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.54 and 182.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.54 and 182.12 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.54 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.54 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.54 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 57,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,466.14/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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.