Home / 412.26-568.91-237.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 568.91 and 237.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 568.91 and 237.64 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 568.91 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/568.91 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 568.91 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 135,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,195.77/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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.