Home / 300.72-451.46-286.87

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.46 and 286.87

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.46 and 286.87 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.46 = 286.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.46 = 286.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.46 × 286.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 129,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,507.77/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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.