Home / 309.74-427.44-221.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 427.44 and 221.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 427.44 and 221.36 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 427.44 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/427.44 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 427.44 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 94,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,618.12/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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.