Home / 415.31-623.07-184.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 623.07 and 184.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 623.07 and 184.25 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 623.07 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/623.07 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 623.07 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 114,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,797.53/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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.