Home / 650.73-976.08-239.85

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 976.08 and 239.85

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 976.08 and 239.85 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 976.08 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/976.08 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 976.08 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 234,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,112.79/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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.