Home / 949.98-1,425.44-533.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,425.44 and 533.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,425.44 and 533.25 is: 800.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,425.44 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,425.44 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,425.44 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 760,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,113.21/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.14

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.