Home / 747.02-1,031.13-448.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,031.13 and 448.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,031.13 and 448.34 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,031.13 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,031.13 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,031.13 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 462,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,291.67/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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.