Home / 312.54-469.14-235.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 469.14 and 235.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 469.14 and 235.72 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 469.14 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/469.14 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 469.14 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 110,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,585.68/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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.