Home / 329.58-493.49-199.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 493.49 and 199.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 493.49 and 199.41 is: 298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 493.49 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/493.49 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 493.49 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 98,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406.84/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.58

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.