Home / 322.88-445.57-191.86

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.57 and 191.86

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.57 and 191.86 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.57 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.57 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.57 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 85,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,485.47/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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.