Home / 425.31-586.92-238.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.31, 586.92 and 238.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.31, 586.92 and 238.81 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.31 : 586.92 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.31/586.92 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.31x = 586.92 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.31x = 140,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,160.90/425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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.