Home / 464.76-697.17-383.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 697.17 and 383.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 697.17 and 383.46 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 697.17 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/697.17 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 697.17 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 267,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,336.81/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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.