Home / 588.72-812.46-414.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 812.46 and 414.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 812.46 and 414.12 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 812.46 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/812.46 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 812.46 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 336,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,455.94/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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.