Home / 360.11-496.13-317.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.11, 496.13 and 317.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.11, 496.13 and 317.72 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.11 : 496.13 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.11/496.13 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.11x = 496.13 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.11x = 157,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,630.08/360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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.