Home / 300.53-415.17-238.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 415.17 and 238.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 415.17 and 238.16 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 415.17 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/415.17 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 415.17 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 98,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,874.81/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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.