Home / 445.23-614.45-246.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 614.45 and 246.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 614.45 and 246.06 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 614.45 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/614.45 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 614.45 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 151,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,190.34/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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.