Home / 720.68-1,079.94-431.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.68, 1,079.94 and 431.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.68, 1,079.94 and 431.80 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.68 : 1,079.94 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.68/1,079.94 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.68x = 1,079.94 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.68x = 466,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,318.09/720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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.