Home / 376.29-563.13-239.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 563.13 and 239.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 563.13 and 239.40 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 563.13 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/563.13 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 563.13 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 134,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,813.32/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.