Home / 453.32-679.91-363.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 679.91 and 363.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 679.91 and 363.09 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 679.91 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/679.91 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 679.91 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 246,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,866.71/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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.