Home / 767.44-1,057.20-556.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,057.20 and 556.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,057.20 and 556.99 is: 767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,057.20 = 556.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,057.20 = 556.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,057.20 × 556.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 588,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,849.83/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.29

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.