Home / 408.32-563.73-314.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 563.73 and 314.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.32, 563.73 and 314.88 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.32 : 563.73 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.32/563.73 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.32x = 563.73 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.32x = 177,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,507.30/408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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.