Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 366 and 73
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 244, 366 and 73 is: 109.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244 : 366 = 73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244/366 = 73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244x = 366 × 73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244x = 26,718 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,718/244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109.50
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 122, 183 and 36.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 488, 732 and 146
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 245, 367.50 and 74
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 366, 549 and 109.50
1.5x scale
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.