Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,023.30 and 297
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,023.30 and 297 is: 445.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682.02 : 1,023.30 = 297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682.02/1,023.30 = 297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682.02x = 1,023.30 × 297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682.02x = 303,920.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,920.10/682.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445.62
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.65 and 148.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,364.04, 2,046.60 and 594
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 683.02, 1,024.80 and 298
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,023.03, 1,534.95 and 445.50
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.