Home / 312.84-431.87-181.83

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 431.87 and 181.83

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 431.87 and 181.83 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 431.87 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/431.87 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 431.87 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 78,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,526.92/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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.