Home / 296.63-409.32-172.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 409.32 and 172.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 409.32 and 172.32 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 409.32 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/409.32 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 409.32 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 70,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,533.76/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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.