Home / 777.49-1,072.97-445.95

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.49, 1,072.97 and 445.95

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.49, 1,072.97 and 445.95 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.49 : 1,072.97 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.49/1,072.97 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.49x = 1,072.97 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.49x = 478,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,492.09/777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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.