Home / 410.30-566.41-270.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.30, 566.41 and 270.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.30, 566.41 and 270.43 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.30 : 566.41 = 270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.30/566.41 = 270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.30x = 566.41 × 270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.30x = 153,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,174.26/410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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.