Home / 320.16-441.36-242.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 441.36 and 242.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 441.36 and 242.40 is: 334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 441.36 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/441.36 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 441.36 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 106,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,985.66/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.16

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.