Home / 351.98-485.51-219.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.51 and 219.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.51 and 219.27 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.51 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.51 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.51 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 106,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,457.78/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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.