Home / 498-747.16-254.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747.16 and 254.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747.16 and 254.32 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747.16 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747.16 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747.16 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 190,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,017.73/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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.