Home / 442.41-663.44-192.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 663.44 and 192.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 663.44 and 192.27 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 663.44 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/663.44 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 663.44 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 127,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,556.88/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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.