Home / 720-993.68-425.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 993.68 and 425.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 993.68 and 425.25 is: 586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 993.68 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/993.68 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 993.68 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 422,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,560.29/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.89

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.