Home / 463.05-638.72-297

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 638.72 and 297

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 638.72 and 297 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 638.72 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/638.72 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 638.72 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 189,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,698.36/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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.