Home / 439.71-606.15-366

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 606.15 and 366

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 606.15 and 366 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 606.15 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/606.15 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 606.15 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 221,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,850.90/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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.