Home / 329-493.68-158

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.68 and 158

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.68 and 158 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.68 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.68 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.68 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 78,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,001.44/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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.