Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,004 and 304.20
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,004 and 304.20 is: 455.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670.32 : 1,004 = 304.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670.32/1,004 = 304.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670.32x = 1,004 × 304.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670.32x = 305,416.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,416.80/670.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455.63
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 335.16, 502 and 152.10
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,340.64, 2,008 and 608.40
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 671.32, 1,005.50 and 305.20
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,005.48, 1,506 and 456.30
1.5x scale
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.