Home / 332.32-458.52-194.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 458.52 and 194.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 458.52 and 194.32 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 458.52 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/458.52 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 458.52 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 89,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,099.61/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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.