Home / 921.02-1,381.28-458.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,381.28 and 458.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,381.28 and 458.46 is: 687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,381.28 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,381.28 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,381.28 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 633,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,257.60/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.56

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.