Home / 312.16-430.69-181.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 430.69 and 181.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 430.69 and 181.14 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 430.69 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/430.69 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 430.69 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 78,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,015.19/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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.