Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,343.30 and 433
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,343.30 and 433 is: 649.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895.16 : 1,343.30 = 433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895.16/1,343.30 = 433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895.16x = 1,343.30 × 433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895.16x = 581,648.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,648.90/895.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649.77
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 447.58, 671.65 and 216.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,790.32, 2,686.60 and 866
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,344.80 and 434
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,342.74, 2,014.95 and 649.50
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.