Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.86, 758.88 and 317
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 549.86, 758.88 and 317 is: 437.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549.86 : 758.88 = 317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549.86/758.88 = 317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549.86x = 758.88 × 317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549.86x = 240,564.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,564.96/549.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437.50
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 274.93, 379.44 and 158.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,099.72, 1,517.76 and 634
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 550.86, 760.26 and 318
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 824.79, 1,138.32 and 475.50
1.5x scale
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.