Home / 296.88-445.32-242.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 445.32 and 242.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 445.32 and 242.88 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 445.32 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/445.32 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 445.32 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 108,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,159.32/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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.