Home / 442.28-663.44-304.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.44 and 304.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.44 and 304.99 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.44 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.44 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.44 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 202,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,339.38/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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.