Home / 950.62-1,425.94-463.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,425.94 and 463.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,425.94 and 463.72 is: 695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,425.94 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,425.94 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,425.94 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 661,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,236.90/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.58

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.