Home / 309.06-463.32-228.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 463.32 and 228.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 463.32 and 228.24 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 463.32 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/463.32 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 463.32 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 105,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,748.16/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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.