Home / 285.31-394.05-220.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 394.05 and 220.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 394.05 and 220.60 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 394.05 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/394.05 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 394.05 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 86,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,927.43/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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.