Home / 280.46-386.73-221.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 386.73 and 221.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 386.73 and 221.34 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 386.73 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/386.73 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 386.73 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 85,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601.10/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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.