Home / 286.24-394.88-169.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 394.88 and 169.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 394.88 and 169.76 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 394.88 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/394.88 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 394.88 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 67,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,034.83/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.