Home / 650.34-975.42-285

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 975.42 and 285

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 975.42 and 285 is: 427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 975.42 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/975.42 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 975.42 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 277,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,994.70/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.46

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.