Home / 601.03-829.64-352.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 829.64 and 352.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 829.64 and 352.44 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 829.64 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/829.64 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 829.64 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 292,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,398.32/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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.