Home / 412.83-619.25-239.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 619.25 and 239.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 619.25 and 239.45 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 619.25 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/619.25 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 619.25 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 148,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,275.12/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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.