Home / 312.28-467.71-239.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 467.71 and 239.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 467.71 and 239.24 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 467.71 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/467.71 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 467.71 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 111,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,895.51/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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.