Home / 700.46-966.14-607.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.46, 966.14 and 607.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.46, 966.14 and 607.04 is: 837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.46 : 966.14 = 607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.46/966.14 = 607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.46x = 966.14 × 607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.46x = 586,485.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,485.63/700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.29

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.