Home / 723.97-1,083.25-430.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 1,083.25 and 430.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 1,083.25 and 430.40 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 1,083.25 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/1,083.25 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 1,083.25 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 466,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,228.65/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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.