Home / 294.32-406.13-168.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 406.13 and 168.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 406.13 and 168.28 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 406.13 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/406.13 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 406.13 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 68,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,343.22/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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.