Home / 493.28-680.64-306.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 680.64 and 306.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 680.64 and 306.72 is: 423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 680.64 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/680.64 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 680.64 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 208,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,765.90/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.22

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.