Home / 705.97-974.25-426.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 974.25 and 426.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 974.25 and 426.31 is: 588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 974.25 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/974.25 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 974.25 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 415,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,332.52/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.31

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.