Home / 737.86-1,107.09-391.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.86, 1,107.09 and 391.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.86, 1,107.09 and 391.59 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.86 : 1,107.09 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.86/1,107.09 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.86x = 1,107.09 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.86x = 433,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,525.37/737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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.