Home / 311.28-429.34-297.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.34 and 297.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.34 and 297.48 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 429.34 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/429.34 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 429.34 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 127,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,720.06/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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.