Home / 312.96-431.41-268.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 431.41 and 268.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 431.41 and 268.48 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 431.41 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/431.41 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 431.41 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 115,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,826.46/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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.