Home / 289.72-399.84-179.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 399.84 and 179.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 399.84 and 179.32 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 399.84 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/399.84 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 399.84 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 71,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699.31/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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.