Home / 238.72-358.09-92.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 358.09 and 92.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 358.09 and 92.45 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 358.09 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/358.09 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 358.09 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 33,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,105.42/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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.