Home / 605.69-835.65-419.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 835.65 and 419.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 835.65 and 419.21 is: 578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 835.65 = 419.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/835.65 = 419.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 835.65 × 419.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 350,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,308.66/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.37

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.