Home / 316.92-437.36-206.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 437.36 and 206.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 437.36 and 206.43 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 437.36 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/437.36 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 437.36 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 90,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,284.22/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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.