Home / 238.82-329.46-183.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 329.46 and 183.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 329.46 and 183.48 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 329.46 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/329.46 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 329.46 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 60,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,449.32/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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.