Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.72, 1,032.36 and 346
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 688.72, 1,032.36 and 346 is: 518.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688.72 : 1,032.36 = 346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688.72/1,032.36 = 346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688.72x = 1,032.36 × 346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688.72x = 357,196.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,196.56/688.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518.64
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 344.36, 516.18 and 173
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,377.44, 2,064.72 and 692
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 689.72, 1,033.86 and 347
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,033.08, 1,548.54 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.