Home / 361.08-498.36-230.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 498.36 and 230.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 498.36 and 230.16 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 498.36 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/498.36 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 498.36 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 114,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,702.54/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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.