Home / 907.47-1,360.31-542.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,360.31 and 542.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,360.31 and 542.43 is: 813.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,360.31 = 542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,360.31 = 542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,360.31 × 542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 737,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,870.24/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.11

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.