Home / 320.03-441.75-221.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 441.75 and 221.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 441.75 and 221.92 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 441.75 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/441.75 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 441.75 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 98,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,030.95/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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.