Home / 442.08-663.14-191.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.14 and 191.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.14 and 191.90 is: 287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.14 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.14 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.14 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 127,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,252.29/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.85

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.