Home / 580.64-869.60-418.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 869.60 and 418.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 869.60 and 418.44 is: 626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 869.60 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/869.60 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 869.60 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 363,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,875.42/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.68

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.