Home / 1,401.58-2,101.84-464.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.58, 2,101.84 and 464.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.58, 2,101.84 and 464.32 is: 696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.58 : 2,101.84 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.58/2,101.84 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.58x = 2,101.84 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.58x = 975,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,926.35/1,401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.30

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.