Home / 954.25-1,431.33-304.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.25, 1,431.33 and 304.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.25, 1,431.33 and 304.90 is: 457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.25 : 1,431.33 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.25/1,431.33 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.25x = 1,431.33 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.25x = 436,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,412.52/954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.34

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.