Home / 235.89-325.44-173.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 325.44 and 173.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 325.44 and 173.73 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 325.44 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/325.44 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 325.44 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 56,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,538.69/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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.