Home / 964.32-1,445.30-415.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.32, 1,445.30 and 415.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.32, 1,445.30 and 415.34 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.32 : 1,445.30 = 415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.32/1,445.30 = 415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.32x = 1,445.30 × 415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.32x = 600,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,290.90/964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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.