Home / 325.70-488.25-239.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.25 and 239.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.25 and 239.47 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.25 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.25 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.25 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 116,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,918.79/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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.