Home / 480.67-663.23-284.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.67, 663.23 and 284.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.67, 663.23 and 284.13 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.67 : 663.23 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.67/663.23 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.67x = 663.23 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.67x = 188,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,444.25/480.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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.