Home / 737.75-1,106.62-463

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.75, 1,106.62 and 463

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.75, 1,106.62 and 463 is: 694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.75 : 1,106.62 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.75/1,106.62 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.75x = 1,106.62 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.75x = 512,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,365.06/737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.50

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.