Home / 560.93-774.13-324.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 774.13 and 324.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 774.13 and 324.96 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 774.13 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/774.13 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 774.13 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 251,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,561.28/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.