Home / 354.63-489.41-199.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 489.41 and 199.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 489.41 and 199.38 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 489.41 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/489.41 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 489.41 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 97,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,578.57/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.