Home / 1,444-2,167.68-674.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444, 2,167.68 and 674.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444, 2,167.68 and 674.56 is: 1,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444 : 2,167.68 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444/2,167.68 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444x = 2,167.68 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444x = 1,462,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,230.22/1,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.62

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.