Home / 925.62-1,386.57-439.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.62, 1,386.57 and 439.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.62, 1,386.57 and 439.14 is: 657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.62 : 1,386.57 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.62/1,386.57 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.62x = 1,386.57 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.62x = 608,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,898.35/925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.83

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.