Home / 484.83-669.06-263.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.83, 669.06 and 263.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.83, 669.06 and 263.78 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.83 : 669.06 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.83/669.06 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.83x = 669.06 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.83x = 176,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,484.65/484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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.