Home / 311.72-467.51-92.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 467.51 and 92.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 467.51 and 92.32 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 467.51 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/467.51 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 467.51 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 43,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158.89/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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.