Home / 351.62-485.16-204.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.16 and 204.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.16 and 204.20 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.16 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.16 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.16 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 99,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,069.67/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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.