Home / 350.70-483.96-195.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 483.96 and 195.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 483.96 and 195.45 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 483.96 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/483.96 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 483.96 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 94,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,589.98/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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.