Home / 406.62-609.12-189.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 609.12 and 189.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 609.12 and 189.54 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 609.12 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/609.12 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 609.12 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 115,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,452.60/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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.