Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 678.96 and 308
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 492, 678.96 and 308 is: 425.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492 : 678.96 = 308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492/678.96 = 308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492x = 678.96 × 308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492x = 209,119.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,119.68/492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.04
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 246, 339.48 and 154
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 984, 1,357.92 and 616
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 493, 680.34 and 309
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 738, 1,018.44 and 462
1.5x scale
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.