Home / 327.21-451.62-228.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 451.62 and 228.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 451.62 and 228.93 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 451.62 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/451.62 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 451.62 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 103,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,389.37/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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.