Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 498 and 185.44
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 331.84, 498 and 185.44 is: 278.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331.84 : 498 = 185.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331.84/498 = 185.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331.84x = 498 × 185.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331.84x = 92,349.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,349.12/331.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278.29
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 165.92, 249 and 92.72
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 663.68, 996 and 370.88
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.50 and 186.44
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 497.76, 747 and 278.16
1.5x scale
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.