Home / 458.78-687.64-227.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.78, 687.64 and 227.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.78, 687.64 and 227.82 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.78 : 687.64 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.78/687.64 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.78x = 687.64 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.78x = 156,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,658.14/458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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.