Home / 703.14-1,057.02-499.17

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 1,057.02 and 499.17

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 1,057.02 and 499.17 is: 750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 1,057.02 = 499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/1,057.02 = 499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 1,057.02 × 499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 527,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,632.67/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.39

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.