Home / 967.59-1,451.49-447.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.59, 1,451.49 and 447.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.59, 1,451.49 and 447.64 is: 671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.59 : 1,451.49 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.59/1,451.49 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.59x = 1,451.49 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.59x = 649,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,744.98/967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.51

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.