Home / 924.82-1,386.05-508.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.82, 1,386.05 and 508.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.82, 1,386.05 and 508.07 is: 761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.82 : 1,386.05 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.82/1,386.05 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.82x = 1,386.05 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.82x = 704,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,211.35/924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.46

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.