Home / 949.53-1,424.70-462.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.53, 1,424.70 and 462.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.53, 1,424.70 and 462.59 is: 694.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.53 : 1,424.70 = 462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.53/1,424.70 = 462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.53x = 1,424.70 × 462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.53x = 659,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,044.85/949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.07

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.