Home / 737.03-1,017-422.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,017 and 422.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,017 and 422.27 is: 582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,017 = 422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,017 = 422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,017 × 422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 429,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,443.51/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.67

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.