Home / 238.32-328.86-179.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.86 and 179.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.86 and 179.36 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.86 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.86 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.86 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 58,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,984.33/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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.