Home / 291.16-401.22-203.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 401.22 and 203.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 401.22 and 203.56 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 401.22 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/401.22 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 401.22 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 81,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,672.34/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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.