Home / 666.32-999.81-449.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 999.81 and 449.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 999.81 and 449.44 is: 674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 999.81 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/999.81 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 999.81 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 449,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,352.11/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.38

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.