Home / 700.96-1,051.16-423.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 1,051.16 and 423.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 1,051.16 and 423.44 is: 634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 1,051.16 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/1,051.16 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 1,051.16 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 445,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,103.19/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.99

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.