Home / 363.16-501.13-223.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 501.13 and 223.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 501.13 and 223.24 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 501.13 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/501.13 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 501.13 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 111,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,874.18/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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.