Home / 247.32-370.71-235.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.71 and 235.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.71 and 235.71 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.71 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.71 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.71 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 87,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,380.05/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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.