Home / 238.71-358.07-131.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 358.07 and 131.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 358.07 and 131.18 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 358.07 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/358.07 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 358.07 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 46,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.62/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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.