Home / 448.98-673.67-327.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.67 and 327.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.67 and 327.88 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.67 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.67 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.67 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 220,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,882.92/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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.