Home / 292.16-438.08-211.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.08 and 211.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.08 and 211.04 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.08 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.08 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.08 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 92,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,452.40/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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.