Home / 640.73-961.33-316.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.73, 961.33 and 316.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.73, 961.33 and 316.33 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.73 : 961.33 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.73/961.33 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.73x = 961.33 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.73x = 304,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,094.32/640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.