Home / 672.24-927.24-396.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 927.24 and 396.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 927.24 and 396.08 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 927.24 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/927.24 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 927.24 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 367,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,261.22/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.