Home / 340.22-469.66-228.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 469.66 and 228.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 469.66 and 228.37 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 469.66 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/469.66 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 469.66 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 107,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,256.25/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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.