Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 664 and 356
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 441.72, 664 and 356 is: 535.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441.72 : 664 = 356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441.72/664 = 356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441.72x = 664 × 356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441.72x = 236,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,384/441.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535.14
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 220.86, 332 and 178
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,328 and 712
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 442.72, 665.50 and 357
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 662.58, 996 and 534
1.5x scale
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.