Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 834 and 408.50
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 604.46, 834 and 408.50 is: 563.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604.46 : 834 = 408.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604.46/834 = 408.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604.46x = 834 × 408.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604.46x = 340,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,689/604.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563.63
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 302.23, 417 and 204.25
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,208.92, 1,668 and 817
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 605.46, 835.38 and 409.50
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 906.69, 1,251 and 612.75
1.5x scale
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.