Home / 316.62-474.76-170.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 474.76 and 170.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 474.76 and 170.55 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 474.76 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/474.76 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 474.76 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 80,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,970.32/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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.