Home / 450.69-621.96-295.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 621.96 and 295.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 621.96 and 295.44 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 621.96 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/621.96 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 621.96 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 183,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,751.86/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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.