Home / 291.28-436.43-188.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 436.43 and 188.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 436.43 and 188.46 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 436.43 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/436.43 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 436.43 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 82,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,250.07/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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.