Home / 674.09-1,008.90-427.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,008.90 and 427.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,008.90 and 427.44 is: 639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,008.90 = 427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,008.90 = 427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,008.90 × 427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 431,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,244.22/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.75

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.