Home / 489.32-675.40-303.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.32, 675.40 and 303.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.32, 675.40 and 303.02 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.32 : 675.40 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.32/675.40 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.32x = 675.40 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.32x = 204,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,659.71/489.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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.