Home / 762.31-1,051.99-426.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.31, 1,051.99 and 426.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.31, 1,051.99 and 426.23 is: 588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.31 : 1,051.99 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.31/1,051.99 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.31x = 1,051.99 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.31x = 448,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,388.11/762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.19

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.