Home / 436.98-602.37-281.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 602.37 and 281.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 602.37 and 281.46 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 602.37 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/602.37 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 602.37 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 169,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,543.06/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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.