Home / 955.02-1,432.56-305.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,432.56 and 305.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,432.56 and 305.73 is: 458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,432.56 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,432.56 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,432.56 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 437,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,976.57/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.60

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.