Home / 303.83-419.55-238.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.83, 419.55 and 238.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.83, 419.55 and 238.22 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.83 : 419.55 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.83/419.55 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.83x = 419.55 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.83x = 99,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,945.20/303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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.