Home / 451.59-623.43-304.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 623.43 and 304.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 623.43 and 304.31 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 623.43 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/623.43 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 623.43 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 189,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,712.87/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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.