Home / 950.04-1,311.04-524.67

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,311.04 and 524.67

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,311.04 and 524.67 is: 724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,311.04 = 524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,311.04 = 524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,311.04 × 524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 687,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,863.36/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.04

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.