Home / 927.70-1,391.55-414.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.70, 1,391.55 and 414.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.70, 1,391.55 and 414.70 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.70 : 1,391.55 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.70/1,391.55 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.70x = 1,391.55 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.70x = 577,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,075.79/927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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.