Home / 368.81-508.83-221.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 508.83 and 221.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 508.83 and 221.19 is: 305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 508.83 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/508.83 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 508.83 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 112,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,548.11/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.17

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.