Home / 337.17-465.12-238.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.17, 465.12 and 238.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.17, 465.12 and 238.89 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.17 : 465.12 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.17/465.12 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.17x = 465.12 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.17x = 111,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,112.52/337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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.