Home / 426.44-588.39-419.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 588.39 and 419.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 588.39 and 419.96 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 588.39 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/588.39 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 588.39 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 247,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,100.26/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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.