Home / 253.36-379-238

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 379 and 238

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 379 and 238 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 379 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/379 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 379 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 90,202
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,202/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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.