Home / 424.76-637.04-302.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.04 and 302.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.04 and 302.66 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.04 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.04 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.04 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 192,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,806.53/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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.