Home / 599.34-827.01-337.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 827.01 and 337.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 827.01 and 337.32 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 827.01 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/827.01 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 827.01 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 278,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,967.01/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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.