Home / 774.64-1,069.02-425.35

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.64, 1,069.02 and 425.35

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.64, 1,069.02 and 425.35 is: 586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.64 : 1,069.02 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.64/1,069.02 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.64x = 1,069.02 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.64x = 454,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,707.66/774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.99

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.