Home / 292.13-438.16-97.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 438.16 and 97.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 438.16 and 97.12 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 438.16 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/438.16 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 438.16 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 42,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555.82/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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.