Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.71, 574 and 318.30
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 416.71, 574 and 318.30 is: 438.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416.71 : 574 = 318.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416.71/574 = 318.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416.71x = 574 × 318.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416.71x = 182,704.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,704.20/416.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438.44
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 208.36, 287 and 159.15
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 833.42, 1,148 and 636.60
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 417.71, 575.38 and 319.30
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 625.07, 861 and 477.45
1.5x scale
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.