Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 468.06 and 141
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 312, 468.06 and 141 is: 211.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312 : 468.06 = 141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312/468.06 = 141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312x = 468.06 × 141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312x = 65,996.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,996.46/312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211.53
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 156, 234.03 and 70.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 624, 936.12 and 282
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 313, 469.56 and 142
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 468, 702.09 and 211.50
1.5x scale
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.