Home / 388.59-536.18-233.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 536.18 and 233.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 536.18 and 233.43 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 536.18 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/536.18 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 536.18 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 125,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,159.33/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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.