Home / 964.69-1,446.64-379.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.69, 1,446.64 and 379.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.69, 1,446.64 and 379.60 is: 569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.69 : 1,446.64 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.69/1,446.64 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.69x = 1,446.64 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.69x = 549,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,144.54/964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.24

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.