Home / 291.36-437.04-188.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 437.04 and 188.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 437.04 and 188.39 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 437.04 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/437.04 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 437.04 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 82,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,333.97/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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.