Home / 676.96-1,015.46-447.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 1,015.46 and 447.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 1,015.46 and 447.32 is: 670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 1,015.46 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/1,015.46 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 1,015.46 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 454,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,235.57/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.99

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.