Home / 935.59-1,403.37-447.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.59, 1,403.37 and 447.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.59, 1,403.37 and 447.16 is: 670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.59 : 1,403.37 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.59/1,403.37 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.59x = 1,403.37 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.59x = 627,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,530.93/935.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.73

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.