Home / 767.48-1,148.48-441.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,148.48 and 441.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,148.48 and 441.25 is: 660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,148.48 = 441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,148.48 = 441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,148.48 × 441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 506,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,763.38/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.30

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.