Home / 499.32-747.96-239.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 747.96 and 239.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 747.96 and 239.56 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 747.96 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/747.96 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 747.96 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 179,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,181.30/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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.