Home / 322.98-484.72-231.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.72 and 231.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.72 and 231.76 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.72 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.72 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.72 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 112,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,338.71/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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.