Home / 238.40-358.32-226.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 358.32 and 226.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 358.32 and 226.40 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 358.32 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/358.32 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 358.32 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 81,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,123.65/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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.