Home / 366.74-549.46-320.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 549.46 and 320.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 549.46 and 320.97 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 549.46 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/549.46 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 549.46 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 176,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,360.18/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.