Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.04, 956 and 553.08
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 692.04, 956 and 553.08 is: 764.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692.04 : 956 = 553.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692.04/956 = 553.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692.04x = 956 × 553.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692.04x = 528,744.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,744.48/692.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764.04
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 346.02, 478 and 276.54
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,384.08, 1,912 and 1,106.16
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 693.04, 957.38 and 554.08
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,038.06, 1,434 and 829.62
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.