Home / 493.11-738.68-298.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.11, 738.68 and 298.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.11, 738.68 and 298.15 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.11 : 738.68 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.11/738.68 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.11x = 738.68 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.11x = 220,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,234.10/493.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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.