Home / 310.17-464.82-180.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 464.82 and 180.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 464.82 and 180.09 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 464.82 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/464.82 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 464.82 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 83,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,709.43/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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.