Home / 711,705-982,165.38-389,443.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,705, 982,165.38 and 389,443.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,705, 982,165.38 and 389,443.32 is: 537,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,705 : 982,165.38 = 389,443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,705/982,165.38 = 389,443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,705x = 982,165.38 × 389,443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,705x = 382,497,746,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,497,746,376.26/711,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,438.61

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.