Home / 767.88-1,061.10-506.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,061.10 and 506.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,061.10 and 506.25 is: 699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,061.10 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,061.10 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,061.10 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 537,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,181.88/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.56

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.