Home / 316.17-473.44-264.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 473.44 and 264.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 473.44 and 264.68 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 473.44 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/473.44 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 473.44 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 125,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,307.73/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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.