Home / 450.29-621.41-326.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 621.41 and 326.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 621.41 and 326.01 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 621.41 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/621.41 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 621.41 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 202,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,585.87/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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.