Home / 484.07-726.30-289.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 726.30 and 289.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 726.30 and 289.44 is: 434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 726.30 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/726.30 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 726.30 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 210,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,220.27/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.28

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.