Home / 400.19-552.03-301.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 552.03 and 301.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 552.03 and 301.64 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 552.03 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/552.03 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 552.03 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 166,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,514.33/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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.