Home / 720.78-994.73-426.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 994.73 and 426.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 994.73 and 426.15 is: 588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 994.73 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/994.73 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 994.73 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 423,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,902.06/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.12

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.