Home / 737.87-1,105.35-445.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.87, 1,105.35 and 445.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.87, 1,105.35 and 445.45 is: 667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.87 : 1,105.35 = 445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.87/1,105.35 = 445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.87x = 1,105.35 × 445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.87x = 492,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,375.39/737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.29

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.