Home / 242.31-332.16-238.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 332.16 and 238.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 332.16 and 238.08 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 332.16 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/332.16 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 332.16 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 79,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,080.65/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.37) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.