Home / 777.09-1,072.39-423.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.09, 1,072.39 and 423.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.09, 1,072.39 and 423.02 is: 583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.09 : 1,072.39 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.09/1,072.39 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.09x = 1,072.39 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.09x = 453,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,642.42/777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.77

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.