Home / 281.46-422.49-236.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.46, 422.49 and 236.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.46, 422.49 and 236.30 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.46 : 422.49 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.46/422.49 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.46x = 422.49 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.46x = 99,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,836.33/281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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.