Home / 907.23-1,252.02-534.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,252.02 and 534.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,252.02 and 534.23 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,252.02 = 534.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,252.02 = 534.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,252.02 × 534.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 668,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,867.08/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.