Home / 442.76-663.80-168.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 663.80 and 168.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 663.80 and 168.82 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 663.80 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/663.80 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 663.80 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 112,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,062.72/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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.