Home / 480.64-663.36-333.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 663.36 and 333.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 663.36 and 333.02 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 663.36 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/663.36 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 663.36 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 220,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,912.15/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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.