Home / 315.16-472.80-98.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 472.80 and 98.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 472.80 and 98.72 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 472.80 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/472.80 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 472.80 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 46,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674.60/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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.