Home / 316.68-474.78-229.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 474.78 and 229.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 474.78 and 229.98 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 474.78 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/474.78 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 474.78 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 109,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,189.90/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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.