Home / 716.72-989.28-406.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 989.28 and 406.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 989.28 and 406.24 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 989.28 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/989.28 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 989.28 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 401,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,885.11/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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.