Home / 241.32-332.70-194.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 332.70 and 194.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 332.70 and 194.64 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 332.70 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/332.70 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 332.70 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 64,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,756.73/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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.