Home / 375.13-561.61-230.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 561.61 and 230.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 561.61 and 230.41 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 561.61 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/561.61 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 561.61 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 129,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,400.56/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.