Home / 310.06-427.71-222.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 427.71 and 222.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 427.71 and 222.58 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 427.71 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/427.71 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 427.71 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 95,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,199.69/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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.