Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 454 and 181.62
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 329, 454 and 181.62 is: 250.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329 : 454 = 181.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329/454 = 181.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329x = 454 × 181.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329x = 82,455.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,455.48/329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250.62
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 164.50, 227 and 90.81
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 658, 908 and 363.24
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 330, 455.38 and 182.62
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 493.50, 681 and 272.43
1.5x scale
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.