Home / 406.68-561.24-229.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 561.24 and 229.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 561.24 and 229.71 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 561.24 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/561.24 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 561.24 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 128,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,924.55/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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.