Home / 446.64-669.96-215.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 669.96 and 215.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 669.96 and 215.58 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 669.96 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/669.96 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 669.96 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 144,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,429.98/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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.