Home / 366.91-506.37-235.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 506.37 and 235.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 506.37 and 235.96 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 506.37 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/506.37 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 506.37 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 119,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,483.07/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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.