Home / 1,150.64-1,725.95-457.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.64, 1,725.95 and 457.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.64, 1,725.95 and 457.47 is: 686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.64 : 1,725.95 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.64/1,725.95 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.64x = 1,725.95 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.64x = 789,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,570.35/1,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.20

Related Problems

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.