Home / 608-912.32-304

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 912.32 and 304

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 912.32 and 304 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 912.32 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/912.32 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 912.32 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 277,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,345.28/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.