Home / 451.71-676.62-359.91

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 676.62 and 359.91

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 676.62 and 359.91 is: 539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 676.62 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/676.62 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 676.62 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 243,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,522.30/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.11

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.