Home / 324.41-447.53-193.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 447.53 and 193.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 447.53 and 193.41 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 447.53 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/447.53 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 447.53 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 86,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555.81/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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.