Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,072.26 and 466.50
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 777, 1,072.26 and 466.50 is: 643.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777 : 1,072.26 = 466.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777/1,072.26 = 466.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777x = 1,072.26 × 466.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777x = 500,209.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,209.29/777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643.77
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 388.50, 536.13 and 233.25
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,554, 2,144.52 and 933
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 778, 1,073.64 and 467.50
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,165.50, 1,608.39 and 699.75
1.5x scale
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.