Finding the Third Proportional to 228.38 and 490.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 228.38 and 490.50 is: 1,053.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228.38 : 490.50 = 490.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228.38/490.50 = 490.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228.38x = 490.50 × 490.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228.38x = 240,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,590.25/228.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053.49
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 114.19 and 245.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 456.75 and 981
Double scale
Find third proportional to 230 and 495
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 342.56 and 735.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.