Home / 770.22-1,063.04-438.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,063.04 and 438.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,063.04 and 438.60 is: 605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,063.04 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,063.04 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,063.04 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 466,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,249.34/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.35

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.