Home / 332.96-499.56-188.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 499.56 and 188.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 499.56 and 188.72 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 499.56 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/499.56 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 499.56 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 94,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,276.96/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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.