Home / 930.09-1,394.67-461.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.09, 1,394.67 and 461.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.09, 1,394.67 and 461.01 is: 691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.09 : 1,394.67 = 461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.09/1,394.67 = 461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.09x = 1,394.67 × 461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.09x = 642,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,956.82/930.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.28

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.