Home / 406.29-609.98-372.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 609.98 and 372.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 609.98 and 372.33 is: 558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 609.98 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/609.98 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 609.98 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 227,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,111.99/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.99

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.