Home / 663.28-915.35-368.57

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 915.35 and 368.57

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 915.35 and 368.57 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 915.35 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/915.35 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 915.35 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 337,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,371.00/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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.