Home / 441.32-608.97-244.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 608.97 and 244.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 608.97 and 244.82 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 608.97 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/608.97 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 608.97 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 149,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,088.04/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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.