Home / 356.70-491.92-232.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 491.92 and 232.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 491.92 and 232.32 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 491.92 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/491.92 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 491.92 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 114,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,282.66/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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.