Home / 357.58-493.12-283.77

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 493.12 and 283.77

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 493.12 and 283.77 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 493.12 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/493.12 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 493.12 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 139,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,933.02/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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.