Home / 618.03-926.99-412.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 926.99 and 412.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 926.99 and 412.71 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 926.99 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/926.99 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 926.99 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 382,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,581.59/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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.