Home / 320.72-481.02-147.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 481.02 and 147.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 481.02 and 147.38 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 481.02 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/481.02 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 481.02 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 70,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,890.32/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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.