Home / 304.29-419.31-225.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 419.31 and 225.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 419.31 and 225.32 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 419.31 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/419.31 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 419.31 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 94,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,476.83/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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.