Home / 311.64-466.58-174.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 466.58 and 174.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 466.58 and 174.44 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 466.58 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/466.58 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 466.58 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 81,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,390.22/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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.