Home / 499.32-748.68-239.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 748.68 and 239.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 748.68 and 239.40 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 748.68 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/748.68 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 748.68 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 179,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,233.99/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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.