Home / 350.74-484.01-216.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 484.01 and 216.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 484.01 and 216.12 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 484.01 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/484.01 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 484.01 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 104,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,605.79/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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.