Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,310.40 and 441
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,310.40 and 441 is: 660.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874.80 : 1,310.40 = 441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874.80/1,310.40 = 441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874.80x = 1,310.40 × 441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874.80x = 577,886.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,886.40/874.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660.59
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 437.40, 655.20 and 220.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,749.60, 2,620.80 and 882
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 875.80, 1,311.90 and 442
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,312.20, 1,965.60 and 661.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.