Home / 650.65-976.71-407.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 976.71 and 407.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 976.71 and 407.32 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 976.71 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/976.71 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 976.71 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 397,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,833.52/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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.