Home / 451.08-676.76-373.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.76 and 373.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.76 and 373.69 is: 560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.76 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.76 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.76 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 252,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,898.44/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.65

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.