Home / 676.83-934.16-428.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.83, 934.16 and 428.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.83, 934.16 and 428.03 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.83 : 934.16 = 428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.83/934.16 = 428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.83x = 934.16 × 428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.83x = 399,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,848.50/676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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.