Home / 297.34-409.89-209.86

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 409.89 and 209.86

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 409.89 and 209.86 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 409.89 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/409.89 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 409.89 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 86,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,019.28/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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.