Home / 312.63-469.02-221.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 469.02 and 221.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 469.02 and 221.51 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 469.02 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/469.02 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 469.02 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 103,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,890.28/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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.