Home / 720.14-1,079.37-395.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.14, 1,079.37 and 395.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.14, 1,079.37 and 395.72 is: 593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.14 : 1,079.37 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.14/1,079.37 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.14x = 1,079.37 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.14x = 427,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,128.30/720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.12

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.