Home / 335.87-464.05-319.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 464.05 and 319.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 464.05 and 319.01 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 464.05 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/464.05 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 464.05 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 148,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,039.48/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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.