Home / 238.52-329.06-145.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 329.06 and 145.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 329.06 and 145.20 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 329.06 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/329.06 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 329.06 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 47,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781.11/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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.