Home / 337-464.58-238.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 464.58 and 238.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 464.58 and 238.98 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 464.58 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/464.58 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 464.58 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 111,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025.33/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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.