Home / 298.23-411.62-221.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 411.62 and 221.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 411.62 and 221.19 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 411.62 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/411.62 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 411.62 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 91,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,045.12/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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.