Home / 558.16-770.31-337.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 770.31 and 337.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 770.31 and 337.16 is: 465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 770.31 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/770.31 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 770.31 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 259,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,719.65/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.32

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.