Home / 954.36-1,431.95-467.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,431.95 and 467.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,431.95 and 467.42 is: 701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,431.95 = 467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,431.95 = 467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,431.95 × 467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 669,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,312.57/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.32

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.