Home / 316.53-436.85-242.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 436.85 and 242.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 436.85 and 242.82 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 436.85 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/436.85 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 436.85 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 106,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,075.92/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.