Home / 602.15-830.88-336.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 830.88 and 336.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 830.88 and 336.59 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 830.88 = 336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/830.88 = 336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 830.88 × 336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 279,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,665.90/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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.