Home / 344.15-474.91-196.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 474.91 and 196.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 474.91 and 196.78 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 474.91 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/474.91 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 474.91 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 93,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,452.79/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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.