Home / 450.49-676.16-219.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.49, 676.16 and 219.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.49, 676.16 and 219.51 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.49 : 676.16 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.49/676.16 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.49x = 676.16 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.49x = 148,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,423.88/450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.