Home / 366.71-506.40-235.95

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 506.40 and 235.95

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 506.40 and 235.95 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 506.40 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/506.40 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 506.40 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 119,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,485.08/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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.