Home / 935.32-1,401.54-415.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.32, 1,401.54 and 415.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.32, 1,401.54 and 415.24 is: 622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.32 : 1,401.54 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.32/1,401.54 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.32x = 1,401.54 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.32x = 581,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,975.47/935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.22

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.