Home / 450.96-622.08-334.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 622.08 and 334.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 622.08 and 334.80 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 622.08 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/622.08 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 622.08 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 208,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,272.38/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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.