Home / 357.42-493.17-246.94

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 493.17 and 246.94

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 493.17 and 246.94 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 493.17 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/493.17 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 493.17 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 121,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,781.24/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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.