Home / 358.73-494.98-211.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 494.98 and 211.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 494.98 and 211.31 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 494.98 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/494.98 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 494.98 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 104,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,594.22/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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.