Home / 380.49-525.09-233.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 525.09 and 233.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 525.09 and 233.13 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 525.09 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/525.09 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 525.09 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 122,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,414.23/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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.