Home / 316.31-473.46-200.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 473.46 and 200.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 473.46 and 200.34 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 473.46 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/473.46 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 473.46 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 94,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,852.23/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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.