Home / 603-832.10-354.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.10 and 354.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.10 and 354.28 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.10 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.10 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.10 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 294,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,796.39/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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.