Home / 316.80-474.48-208.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 474.48 and 208.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 474.48 and 208.32 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 474.48 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/474.48 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 474.48 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 98,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,843.67/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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.