Home / 744.73-1,027.77-430.05

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,027.77 and 430.05

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,027.77 and 430.05 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,027.77 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,027.77 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,027.77 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 441,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,992.49/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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.