Home / 283.12-424.08-161.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.08 and 161.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.08 and 161.32 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.08 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.08 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.08 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 68,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,412.59/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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.