Home / 485.93-670.17-328.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 670.17 and 328.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 670.17 and 328.52 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 670.17 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/670.17 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 670.17 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 220,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,167.16/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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.