Home / 524.36-786.08-447.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 786.08 and 447.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 786.08 and 447.82 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 786.08 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/786.08 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 786.08 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 352,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,022.35/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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.