Home / 364.64-503.37-233.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 503.37 and 233.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 503.37 and 233.72 is: 322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 503.37 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/503.37 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 503.37 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 117,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,647.64/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.64

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.