Home / 425.26-586.78-238.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 586.78 and 238.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 586.78 and 238.74 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 586.78 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/586.78 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 586.78 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 140,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,087.86/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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.