Home / 706.83-975.44-392.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.83, 975.44 and 392.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.83, 975.44 and 392.09 is: 541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.83 : 975.44 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.83/975.44 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.83x = 975.44 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.83x = 382,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,461.86/706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.10

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.