Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608, 2,412 and 453.78
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,608, 2,412 and 453.78 is: 680.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,608 : 2,412 = 453.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,608/2,412 = 453.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,608x = 2,412 × 453.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,608x = 1,094,517.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,094,517.36/1,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680.67
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 804, 1,206 and 226.89
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 3,216, 4,824 and 907.56
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,609, 2,413.50 and 454.78
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 2,412, 3,618 and 680.67
1.5x scale
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.