Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.46, 432.48 and 197
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 313.46, 432.48 and 197 is: 271.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313.46 : 432.48 = 197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313.46/432.48 = 197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313.46x = 432.48 × 197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313.46x = 85,198.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,198.56/313.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271.80
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 156.73, 216.24 and 98.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 626.92, 864.96 and 394
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 314.46, 433.86 and 198
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 470.19, 648.72 and 295.50
1.5x scale
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.