Home / 962.05-1,327.58-542.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.05, 1,327.58 and 542.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.05, 1,327.58 and 542.47 is: 748.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.05 : 1,327.58 = 542.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.05/1,327.58 = 542.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.05x = 1,327.58 × 542.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.05x = 720,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,172.32/962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.58

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.