Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 933 and 624.72
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 677, 933 and 624.72 is: 860.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677 : 933 = 624.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677/933 = 624.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677x = 933 × 624.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677x = 582,863.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,863.76/677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860.95
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 338.50, 466.50 and 312.36
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,354, 1,866 and 1,249.44
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 678, 934.38 and 625.72
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,015.50, 1,399.50 and 937.08
1.5x scale
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.