Home / 451.68-623-340.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 623 and 340.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 623 and 340.96 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 623 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/623 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 623 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 212,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,418.08/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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.