Home / 438.67-605.37-264.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 605.37 and 264.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 605.37 and 264.07 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 605.37 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/605.37 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 605.37 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 159,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,860.06/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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.