Home / 329.76-454.44-266.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 454.44 and 266.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 454.44 and 266.64 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 454.44 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/454.44 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 454.44 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 121,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,171.88/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

Related Problems

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.