Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 1,032 and 346
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 688, 1,032 and 346 is: 519
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688 : 1,032 = 346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688/1,032 = 346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688x = 1,032 × 346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688x = 357,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,072/688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 344, 516 and 173
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,376, 2,064 and 692
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 689, 1,033.50 and 347
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,548 and 519
1.5x scale
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.