Home / 480.88-663.63-268.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 663.63 and 268.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 663.63 and 268.21 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 663.63 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/663.63 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 663.63 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 177,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,990.16/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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.