Home / 643.15-964.32-334.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.15, 964.32 and 334.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.15, 964.32 and 334.54 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.15 : 964.32 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.15/964.32 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.15x = 964.32 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.15x = 322,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,603.61/643.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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.