Home / 688.76-1,034.58-364.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.76, 1,034.58 and 364.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.76, 1,034.58 and 364.04 is: 546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.76 : 1,034.58 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.76/1,034.58 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.76x = 1,034.58 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.76x = 376,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,628.50/688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.82

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.