Home / 361.77-499.37-282.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 499.37 and 282.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 499.37 and 282.99 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 499.37 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/499.37 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 499.37 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 141,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,317.17/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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.