Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 908.42 and 503.04
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 658, 908.42 and 503.04 is: 694.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658 : 908.42 = 503.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658/908.42 = 503.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658x = 908.42 × 503.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658x = 456,971.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,971.60/658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694.49
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 329, 454.21 and 251.52
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,316, 1,816.84 and 1,006.08
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 659, 909.80 and 504.04
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 987, 1,362.63 and 754.56
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.