Home / 650.22-897.33-370.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 897.33 and 370.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 897.33 and 370.45 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 897.33 = 370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/897.33 = 370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 897.33 × 370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 332,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,414.05/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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.