Home / 316.90-436.86-261.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 436.86 and 261.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 436.86 and 261.54 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 436.86 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/436.86 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 436.86 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 114,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,256.36/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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.