Home / 312.19-467.39-283.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 467.39 and 283.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 467.39 and 283.32 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 467.39 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/467.39 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 467.39 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 132,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421.64/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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.