Home / 727.07-1,003.33-412.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.07, 1,003.33 and 412.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.07, 1,003.33 and 412.32 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.07 : 1,003.33 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.07/1,003.33 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.07x = 1,003.33 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.07x = 413,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,685.95/727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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.