Home / 481.62-664.19-357.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 664.19 and 357.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 664.19 and 357.59 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 664.19 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/664.19 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 664.19 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 237,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,507.70/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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.