Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.30 and 344
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 606, 836.30 and 344 is: 474.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606 : 836.30 = 344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606/836.30 = 344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606x = 836.30 × 344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606x = 287,687.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,687.20/606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474.73
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 303, 418.15 and 172
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,212, 1,672.60 and 688
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 607, 837.68 and 345
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 909, 1,254.45 and 516
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.