Home / 765.28-1,056.07-415.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,056.07 and 415.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,056.07 and 415.96 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,056.07 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,056.07 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,056.07 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 439,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,282.88/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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.