Home / 316.97-475.48-111.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 475.48 and 111.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 475.48 and 111.56 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 475.48 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/475.48 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 475.48 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 53,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044.55/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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.