Home / 412.29-568.96-225.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 568.96 and 225.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 568.96 and 225.79 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 568.96 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/568.96 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 568.96 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 128,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,464.91/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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.