Home / 334.23-461.28-203.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 461.28 and 203.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 461.28 and 203.31 is: 280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 461.28 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/461.28 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 461.28 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 93,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,782.84/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.59

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.