Home / 315.43-472.45-193.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 472.45 and 193.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 472.45 and 193.32 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 472.45 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/472.45 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 472.45 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 91,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,334.03/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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.