Home / 669.58-1,002.90-552.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 1,002.90 and 552.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 1,002.90 and 552.72 is: 827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 1,002.90 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/1,002.90 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 1,002.90 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 554,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,322.89/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.87

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.