Home / 312.15-430.39-229.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.15, 430.39 and 229.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.15, 430.39 and 229.23 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.15 : 430.39 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.15/430.39 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.15x = 430.39 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.15x = 98,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,655.00/312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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.