Home / 492.69-738.81-287.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.69, 738.81 and 287.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.69, 738.81 and 287.32 is: 430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.69 : 738.81 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.69/738.81 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.69x = 738.81 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.69x = 212,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,271.96/492.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.84

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.