Home / 765.72-1,056.37-470.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,056.37 and 470.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,056.37 and 470.81 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,056.37 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,056.37 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,056.37 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 497,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,350.58/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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.