Home / 305.39-421.31-174.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 421.31 and 174.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 421.31 and 174.39 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 421.31 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/421.31 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 421.31 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 73,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,471.38/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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.