Home / 741-1,108.74-465.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,108.74 and 465.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,108.74 and 465.81 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,108.74 = 465.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,108.74 = 465.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,108.74 × 465.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 516,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,462.18/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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.