Home / 447.63-617.59-282

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 617.59 and 282

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 617.59 and 282 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 617.59 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/617.59 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 617.59 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 174,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,160.38/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.