Home / 442.56-663.80-182.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.80 and 182.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.80 and 182.32 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.80 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.80 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.80 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 121,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,021.44/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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.