Home / 711.60-1,066.44-403.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 1,066.44 and 403.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 1,066.44 and 403.32 is: 604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 1,066.44 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/1,066.44 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 1,066.44 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 430,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,116.58/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.44

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.