Home / 766.36-1,057.93-451.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.36, 1,057.93 and 451.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.36, 1,057.93 and 451.52 is: 623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.36 : 1,057.93 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.36/1,057.93 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.36x = 1,057.93 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.36x = 477,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,676.55/766.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.31

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.