Home / 1,305.36-1,957.80-439.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.36, 1,957.80 and 439.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.36, 1,957.80 and 439.44 is: 659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.36 : 1,957.80 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.36/1,957.80 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.36x = 1,957.80 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.36x = 860,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,335.63/1,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.08

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.