Home / 765.65-1,056.57-434.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.65, 1,056.57 and 434.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.65, 1,056.57 and 434.12 is: 599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.65 : 1,056.57 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.65/1,056.57 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.65x = 1,056.57 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.65x = 458,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,678.17/765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.07

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.