Home / 295.71-408.08-171.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 408.08 and 171.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 408.08 and 171.39 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 408.08 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/408.08 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 408.08 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 69,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,942.79/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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.