Home / 451.17-622.08-428.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 622.08 and 428.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 622.08 and 428.09 is: 590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 622.08 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/622.08 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 622.08 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 266,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,303.12/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.25

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.