Home / 259.47-387.32-240.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 387.32 and 240.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 387.32 and 240.44 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 387.32 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/387.32 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 387.32 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 93,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,124.08/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.