Home / 430.64-594.04-264.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 594.04 and 264.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 594.04 and 264.82 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 594.04 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/594.04 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 594.04 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 157,313.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,313.32/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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.