Home / 905.23-1,357.57-472.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.23, 1,357.57 and 472.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.23, 1,357.57 and 472.15 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.23 : 1,357.57 = 472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.23/1,357.57 = 472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.23x = 1,357.57 × 472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.23x = 640,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,967.53/905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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.