Home / 311.58-429.91-180.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 429.91 and 180.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 429.91 and 180.54 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 429.91 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/429.91 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 429.91 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 77,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,615.95/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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.