Home / 451.08-676.56-288.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.56 and 288.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.56 and 288.54 is: 432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.56 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.56 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.56 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 195,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,214.62/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.77

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.