Home / 432.32-647.84-287.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.32, 647.84 and 287.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.32, 647.84 and 287.52 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.32 : 647.84 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.32/647.84 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.32x = 647.84 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.32x = 186,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,266.96/432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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.