Home / 902.94-1,352.40-696

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.94, 1,352.40 and 696

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.94, 1,352.40 and 696 is: 1,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.94 : 1,352.40 = 696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.94/1,352.40 = 696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.94x = 1,352.40 × 696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.94x = 941,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,270.40/902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.45

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.