Home / 901.99-1,352.04-462.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,352.04 and 462.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,352.04 and 462.97 is: 693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,352.04 = 462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,352.04 = 462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,352.04 × 462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 625,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,953.96/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.97

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.