Home / 311.76-429.98-274.95

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 429.98 and 274.95

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 429.98 and 274.95 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 429.98 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/429.98 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 429.98 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 118,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,221.63/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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.