Home / 316.44-473.82-179.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 473.82 and 179.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 473.82 and 179.28 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 473.82 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/473.82 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 473.82 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 84,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,946.45/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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.