Home / 325.54-488.58-223.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 488.58 and 223.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 488.58 and 223.08 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 488.58 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/488.58 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 488.58 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 108,992.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,992.43/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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.