Home / 234-350.56-216.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 350.56 and 216.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 350.56 and 216.32 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 350.56 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/350.56 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 350.56 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 75,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,833.14/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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.