Home / 329.21-493.64-267.35

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 493.64 and 267.35

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 493.64 and 267.35 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 493.64 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/493.64 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 493.64 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 131,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,974.65/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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.