Home / 250.71-375.58-233.83

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.58 and 233.83

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.58 and 233.83 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.58 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.58 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.58 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 87,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,821.87/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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.