Home / 410.64-566.04-286.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.04 and 286.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.04 and 286.28 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.04 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.04 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.04 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 162,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,045.93/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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.