Home / 450.32-621.38-275.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 621.38 and 275.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 621.38 and 275.62 is: 380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 621.38 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/621.38 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 621.38 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 171,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,264.76/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.32

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.