Home / 320.94-481.12-104.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 481.12 and 104.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 481.12 and 104.38 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 481.12 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/481.12 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 481.12 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 50,219.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219.31/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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.