Home / 700.82-967.78-452.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.82, 967.78 and 452.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.82, 967.78 and 452.72 is: 625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.82 : 967.78 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.82/967.78 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.82x = 967.78 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.82x = 438,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,133.36/700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.17

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.