Home / 357.68-493.61-202.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 493.61 and 202.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 493.61 and 202.43 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 493.61 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/493.61 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 493.61 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 99,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,920.46/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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.