Home / 602.16-830.98-336.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 830.98 and 336.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 830.98 and 336.62 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 830.98 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/830.98 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 830.98 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 279,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,724.49/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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.