Home / 676.62-1,014.32-311.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,014.32 and 311.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,014.32 and 311.51 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,014.32 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,014.32 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,014.32 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 315,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,974.14/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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.