Home / 303.61-451.76-302.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.61, 451.76 and 302.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.61, 451.76 and 302.59 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.61 : 451.76 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.61/451.76 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.61x = 451.76 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.61x = 136,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,698.06/303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.