Home / 623.97-861.08-344.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 861.08 and 344.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 861.08 and 344.21 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 861.08 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/861.08 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 861.08 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 296,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,386.32/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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.