Home / 761.94-1,051.74-482.67

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,051.74 and 482.67

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,051.74 and 482.67 is: 666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,051.74 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,051.74 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,051.74 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 507,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,643.35/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.25

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.