Home / 650.31-974.72-376.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 974.72 and 376.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 974.72 and 376.29 is: 564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 974.72 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/974.72 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 974.72 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 366,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,775.51/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.00

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.