Home / 442.64-664.32-226.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 664.32 and 226.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 664.32 and 226.64 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 664.32 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/664.32 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 664.32 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 150,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,561.48/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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.