Home / 555.34-766.38-322.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.34, 766.38 and 322.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.34, 766.38 and 322.60 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.34 : 766.38 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.34/766.38 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.34x = 766.38 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.34x = 247,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,234.19/555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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.