Home / 900.03-1,348.43-437.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,348.43 and 437.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,348.43 and 437.15 is: 654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,348.43 = 437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,348.43 = 437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,348.43 × 437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 589,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,466.17/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.94

Related Problems

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.