Home / 688.43-950.20-439.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.43, 950.20 and 439.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.43, 950.20 and 439.97 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.43 : 950.20 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.43/950.20 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.43x = 950.20 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.43x = 418,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,053.64/688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

Related Problems

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.