Home / 476-714-283.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 714 and 283.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 714 and 283.64 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 714 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/714 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 714 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 202,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,518.96/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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.