Home / 587.59-811.14-447.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.59, 811.14 and 447.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.59, 811.14 and 447.72 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.59 : 811.14 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.59/811.14 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.59x = 811.14 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.59x = 363,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,158.88/587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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.