Home / 663.55-915.60-368.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.55, 915.60 and 368.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.55, 915.60 and 368.82 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.55 : 915.60 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.55/915.60 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.55x = 915.60 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.55x = 337,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,691.59/663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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.