Home / 451.83-623.52-318.91

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 623.52 and 318.91

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 623.52 and 318.91 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 623.52 = 318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/623.52 = 318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 623.52 × 318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 198,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,846.35/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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.