Home / 950.06-1,309.97-671.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.06, 1,309.97 and 671.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.06, 1,309.97 and 671.22 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.06 : 1,309.97 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.06/1,309.97 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.06x = 1,309.97 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.06x = 879,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,279.74/950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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.