Home / 356.18-491.59-225.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 491.59 and 225.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 491.59 and 225.26 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 491.59 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/491.59 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 491.59 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 110,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,735.56/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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.