Home / 296.47-444.72-193.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.47, 444.72 and 193.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.47, 444.72 and 193.81 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.47 : 444.72 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.47/444.72 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.47x = 444.72 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.47x = 86,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,191.18/296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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.