Home / 604.32-906-238.94

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 906 and 238.94

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 906 and 238.94 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 906 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/906 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 906 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 216,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,479.64/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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.