Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 745.96 and 253.55
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 498.22, 745.96 and 253.55 is: 379.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498.22 : 745.96 = 253.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498.22/745.96 = 253.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498.22x = 745.96 × 253.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498.22x = 189,133.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,133.79/498.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.62
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 249.11, 372.98 and 126.77
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 996.44, 1,491.92 and 507.09
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 499.22, 747.45 and 254.55
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 747.33, 1,118.94 and 380.32
1.5x scale
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.