Home / 344.53-475.67-239.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 475.67 and 239.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 475.67 and 239.59 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 475.67 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/475.67 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 475.67 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 113,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,965.78/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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.