Home / 361.76-499.32-228.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 499.32 and 228.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 499.32 and 228.98 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 499.32 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/499.32 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 499.32 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 114,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,330.65/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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.