Home / 672.62-1,009.23-326.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.62, 1,009.23 and 326.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.62, 1,009.23 and 326.22 is: 489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.62 : 1,009.23 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.62/1,009.23 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.62x = 1,009.23 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.62x = 329,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,229.38/672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.47

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.