Home / 362.37-499.98-231.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.37, 499.98 and 231.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.37, 499.98 and 231.15 is: 318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.37 : 499.98 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.37/499.98 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.37x = 499.98 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.37x = 115,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,570.38/362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.93

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.